Hi CCP Families,
Wow, this has been quite an emotional week for me! I feel like I am crying one minute and laughing the next! Thank you so much for your kind words of support. And don’t worry, we will make sure the preschool is in good hands for the future. I am breathing and wishing you well.
Conscious Discipline - “Put your children on your ‘to do list’ and spend time enjoying them! Five minutes of focused play each day reduces power struggles by 50%!” (from Preventing Power Struggles", part of the Presenter’s Series)
Parent Discussion Group - will meet in Ascension Hall at 9:30 on Thursday, 2/20. This is a group that met last fall to discuss the book The Anxious Generation. There was lots of interest to meet again to discuss current topics and just to support each other. Please come! It’s all preschool parents, some from CCP and some from other local preschools. We will have some coffee…bring a friend and join us!
Supply Fees due - Your 2025-26 supply fees are due by February 14. Of course this pays for supplies throughout the year, but it also serves as your acceptance of the offered spot and holds your place. If your child is in the 2’s and 3’s classes (Frog & Ladybugs), your fee is $225. If your child is in the 4’s classes (Ducks & Whales), your fee is $250. If you’ve forgotten, please make sure the check is here first thing Tuesday morning, 2/18.
Scholarships - For families who may need to apply for a 2025-26 scholarship (based on financial need) please email me directly and I’ll send you the application. The scholarship application has a deadline of Monday, April 7. It requires the completed application, your most recent tax return, and a recent pay stub. It is confidential.
Illnesses - Please be aware that it is still flu season. We have had colds and flu around the preschool. If your child is diagnosed with any contagious illness, please keep them home and please report it to me. We will never use your name, but we do like to give the class a heads up to watch for symptoms. Thank you.
Winter Break - CCP will be closed for winter break on Friday & Monday, Feb. 14 & 17. Teachers have a workday on Monday.
Summer Camp - This year Summer Camp will be Tuesday thru Friday, June 3-6. We have room for 30 Ladybugs, Ducks, & Whales that are completely toilet trained. (Frogs will have to wait until next year.) Look for the camp registration form in your cubbie on Tuesday Feb. 18.
Since Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, I want to take a moment to tell you how very much we love and appreciate YOU, our families. We love to partner with you in your child’s preschool education. Thank you for all you do to support us!
Whoever you believe is in charge of your feelings, you have placed in charge of you. Putting a 3-year-old in charge of your feelings is pretty scary! Take back your power with the language of responsibility: "I'm going to ____" (instead of, "Don't make me _____.") ~Dr. Becky Bailey
Happy Valentine’s Day! Enjoy your long weekend & I wish you well,
Debbie